Expressing support for the designation of February 12, 2020, as "Darwin Day" and recognizing the importance of science to the betterment of humanity.
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Introduced
February 11, 2020
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February 11, 2020
Primary Sponsor
James A. HimesDemocratic(CT)
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This resolution supports the designation of Darwin Day. Also, the resolution recognizes the importance of science to the bettering of humanity. Finally, the resolution recognizes Charles Darwin as a worthy symbol for celebrating science, the achievements of reason, and the advancement of human knowledge.
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2020 · second_quarter · Religion
Lobbying in support of H. Res. 512 and S. Res. 458, Calling for the global repeal of blasphemy, heresy, and apostasy laws, which urge the Executive Branch to make the repeal of blasphemy laws around the world a priority in their bilateral relations with nations that have such laws and calls on the UN to combat religious discrimination or violence. Also lobbying for development of program to assist countries that take formal steps toward repealing blasphemy laws and on behalf of individuals arrested for blasphemy around the world. Lobbying in support of secular substance abuse disorder recovery options, which includes lobbying for funding within the Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment block grant program to be allocated to evidence-based mutual aid recovery programs that support medication-assisted treatment. Lobbying in support of H. Res. 847 and S. Res. 495, which would designate February 12, 2020 as Darwin Day. Lobbying in support of public education in COVID-19 relief funding. Lobbying in opposition to expanded exemptions for religious education entities. General lobbying in support of separation between government and religion.
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
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Client expense: $11,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom
2020 · first_quarter · Religion
Lobbying in support of H. Res. 512 and S. Res. 458, Calling for the global repeal of blasphemy, heresy, and apostasy laws, which urge the Executive Branch to make the repeal of blasphemy laws around the world a priority in their bilateral relations with nations that have such laws and calls on the UN to combat religious discrimination or violence. Also lobbying for development of program to assist countries that take formal steps toward repealing blasphemy laws. Lobbying in support of secular substance abuse disorder recovery options, which includes lobbying for funding within the Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment block grant program to be allocated to evidence-based mutual aid recovery programs that support medication-assisted treatment. Lobbying in support of H. Res. 847 and S. Res. 495, which would designate February 12, 2020 as Darwin Day. General lobbying in support of separation between government and religion.
Client expense: $11,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE